Dry and productive coughs can have different causes. Record onset, fever, breathing difficulty, medicines and smoke exposure. Mucus colour alone does not determine whether antibiotics are needed.
Simple comfort measures
Rest, avoid smoke and choose a comfortably warm drink. For people older than one year, honey may offer some relief of acute cough symptoms. Forever Bee Honey can be chosen as an edible honey for a small quantity in a warm drink. No superiority over other honey or guaranteed recovery time is attributed to this brand. Consider sugars and personal allergies.
Do not give honey to infants younger than twelve months. Cosmetic Aloe First is not a spray for the back of the throat; do not use cosmetics as oral medicines. Avoid leaning over boiling water to inhale steam because of burn risk, especially for children.
When assessment is needed
Breathing difficulty, chest pain, coughing blood or being seriously unwell require prompt care. Arrange assessment for persistent or worsening cough. Check children's preparations with a paediatric professional or pharmacist rather than using adult doses. C9, vitamins and aloe drinks are not established replacements for diagnosis or prescribed treatment.
Sources: NICE CDC Forever Living.
Common questions
Can Aloe First be sprayed into the throat?
Do not use a cosmetic product as an oral medicine.
Can a baby under one have honey?
No, because of infant botulism risk.
Before first use
Choose products for your dietary routine and care needs. Follow a healthcare professional’s advice for diagnosis and treatment of symptoms. Check suitability first during pregnancy and for use by children.
